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https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/tvs/watching-tv-while-blind-a3393572533/ Watching TV While Blind Making television accessible to people with vision impairments requires technical and regulatory advances and collaboration to ensure the visual media remains open to all By Brian VinesOctober 19, 2023 Illustration: Lacey Browne/Consumer Reports In 1985, there was not a 7-year-old on the planet with a better working knowledge of the goings onContinue reading
8 ways we’re making task’s more accessible
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/accessibility/making-daily-tasks-accessible/ 8 ways we’re making daily tasks more accessible Oct 17, 2023 5 min read New accessibility updates come to Maps, Search, Chrome and more. Today we’re rolling out new accessibility features and updates that make accomplishing daily tasks faster and easier — like taking selfies, getting walking directions or searching the web. We recentlyContinue reading “8 ways we’re making task’s more accessible”
Introducing XploreNinja, a navigation app powered by BlindSquare for Android
BlindSquare – Friday, June 30, 2023 at 5:50 PM Introducing XploreNinja, a navigation app powered by BlindSquare for Android devices In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of our lives, shaping the way we communicate, work, and navigate our surroundings. For individuals with vision loss, technology has opened up new possibilities andContinue reading “Introducing XploreNinja, a navigation app powered by BlindSquare for Android”
Google introduces new accessibility and collaboration features for classrooms Google introduced new accessibility and learning features on Tuesday at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) expo. These features included expansion of the reading mode, pairing with a sign language interpreter in Google Meet, and AI-powered question suggestions in a class. The company hasContinue reading
Accessibility is Officially Recognized as a Cybersecurity Priority When I joined Deque almost a year ago as the Director of Security, I became acutely aware of the importance of accessibility in cybersecurity. Through my research, I found that not only are cybersecurity solutions in most organizations not accessible for end users, but most tools usedContinue reading
Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI
The Hearing Review – Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 1:34 PM Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI Listen Technologies launched ListenWIFI, the next generation of Listen EVERYWHERE, the company’s audio-over-Wi-Fi solution. Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 25 years, announced the launch of ListenWIFI at InfoComm 2023. The new product suiteContinue reading “Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI”
New apps for visually impaired users provide virtual labels for controls and a way to explore images
https://news.umich.edu/new-apps-for-visually-impaired-users-provide-virtual-labels-for-controls-and-a-way-to-explore-images/ New apps for visually impaired users provide virtual labels for controls and a way to explore images With VizLens, users can touch buttons while their phones read out the labels, and Image Explorer provides a workaround for bad or missing alt text  VizLens uses a smartphone’s camera to view control interfaces, such asContinue reading “New apps for visually impaired users provide virtual labels for controls and a way to explore images”
How to use Emergency Restart in Windows 11
gHacks Technology News – Friday, June 16, 2023 at 3:39 AM How to use Emergency Restart in Windows 11 Did you know that there is an Emergency Restart in Windows 11? The option is kind of hidden, so it’s possible you may have not been aware of it. Have you ever run into a situationContinue reading “How to use Emergency Restart in Windows 11”
Developing Apps With Accessibility In Mind
According to the World Health Organization, there are almost 1.3 billion people in the world who live with some form of physical or cognitive impairment—that’s 16% of the world’s population! Making apps accessible means that these people can enjoy the same experiences as everyone else. But it’s not just about people with special needs. AccessibilityContinue reading “Developing Apps With Accessibility In Mind”
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